How to Turn on an HP Laptop The only real way to turn on most HP laptops is by pressing the power button. If your laptop is in sleep mode, you may just be able to open the lid, but if it’s powered down, then you’ll need to press the power button. Depending on which HP laptop you have, the power button will be located in slightly different places. Some have it on the side, others on one of the corners on the back, while others still have it located just above the keyboard on the bottom half of the laptop....

How to Turn On the Keyboard Light on a Lenovo Laptop These steps work for Lenovo IdeaPad and ThinkPad laptops which have a keyboard backlight. How to Turn On a Lenovo ThinkLight Older Lenovo ThinkPad laptops did not have a keyboard backlight and instead used a built-in LED lamp called the ThinkLight. It’s at the top of the display and shines down on the keyboard, providing usable light for both the keyboard and any nearby documents....

Most computers come in either tower-sized models or desktop-sized models. Tower cases usually have screws that secure removable panels on either side of the case but will sometimes feature release buttons instead of screws. Desktop cases usually feature easy-release buttons that allow you to open the case but some will feature screws similar to tower cases. For screwless cases, look for buttons or levers on the sides or rear of the computer that are used to release the case....

How to Update Chrome Manually on a Mac Not sure if there’s an update ready? Check the “About Chrome” area of the settings for details. How to Apply Pending Chrome Updates on a Mac Another situation where Chrome can be updated is if it’s been a while since the update was released and you’ve been putting off applying it. When this happens, the menu button at the top right will change to a different color to indicate the urgency:...

Updating old Garmin maps is the best way to make sure you’re getting the most out of your GPS device. Your Garmin Account Downloading maps and updates, whether free or paid, requires a Garmin account and registration of your Garmin device. You need to register an account before you begin. You’ll register your device during the initial device pairing with the software. Maps and updates that are available to you are accessible through the Garmin Maps and Maps Updates page or the Garmin Express application....

How to Turn Windows 10 Auto-Updates On and Off By default, Windows 10 automatically checks for and installs app updates several times a day while your device is connected to the internet. Toggle this feature from within the Microsoft Store app by clicking the ellipsis menu, selecting Settings, and adjusting the switch below Update apps automatically. How to Update Windows 10 Apps Manually If you disabled auto-updating for apps on your Windows 10 tablet or computer, you can manually update apps in the Microsoft Store app....

How to Add a Laptop as a Monitor With Miracast Windows 10 systems come with a feature called Miracast that lets you project your present computer’s display to a different computer. The only requirement is that both computers are running a modern enough version of Windows 10 that includes Miracast. If you can use this option to use your laptop as a monitor, it’s the easiest method. Project to Your Laptop Screen With a Third-Party App If both computers aren’t running Windows 10, you can cast your screen to your laptop display using a third-party app instead....

How to Format C From a System Repair Disc You’ll need access to a working Windows computer with an optical disc drive to create a System Repair Disc. Follow these steps to format your C drive: After the drive is finished formatting, you’ll be prompted to enter a volume label, or name, for the drive. You can skip this step by pressing Enter. When you’re back at the Command Prompt, remove the System Repair Disc and turn off your computer by holding down the power button....

What Is an Absolute Cell Reference in Excel? There are two types of ways to reference a cell inside a formula in Excel. You can use a relative cell reference or an absolute cell reference. Relative cell reference: A cell address which doesn’t contain the $ symbol in front of the row or column coordinates. This reference will automatically update the column or cell relative to the original cell when you fill either down or across....

How to Use AirPods Pro Transparency Mode Transparency Mode is maybe the coolest feature of the AirPods Pro since it reduces background noise but still lets you hear essential things. There are three ways to use it, and which one you choose will depend on your situation. Here are the step-by-step instructions for all three ways to turn on Transparency Mode. Turn On AirPods Transparency Mode Using Control Center The easiest method is to enable transparency mode via the Control Center....

Once connected, you can view and select songs through the head unit controls. This is one of the most streamlined ways to listen to an iOS device in your car—be it an iPhone, iPad, or iPod. Some head units can even read media from a USB flash drive, but most simply have a standard USB output. You will need to supply the cord that works with your device. Bluetooth is increasingly common in vehicle head units....

How to Turn on Voice Guidance for Google Maps To enable voice guidance for Google Maps: How to Use Google Maps With Voice Directions With voice guidance enabled, open Google Maps to request walking directions. For example, you can say things like: “Google, navigate to the library by walking.““Google, navigate to 1313 Mockingbird Lane by foot.““Google, navigate to the Apple Store on Duke Street by walking.” It’s also possible to add pit stops along the way....

How to Open Google Sheets To get started with Google Sheets, you’ll need to sign up for a free Google account, and access Google Drive, where you can create and organize your spreadsheets. Google Drive is where you create, store, and organize all of the Google Sheets spreadsheets that you work with. How to Create a Spreadsheet in Google Sheets You can create a new spreadsheet in Google Sheets in two ways: Either create a blank spreadsheet, or start with a template to save time....

Overview of Photoshop’s Dodge, Burn, and Sponge Tools Adobe Photoshop’s Dodge, Burn, and Sponge tools are great ways to shift the focal point of a photograph that didn’t turn out the way you’d hoped. They are based on classic darkroom techniques used to remedy under-exposed or over-exposed parts of a photograph. Put simply, the Sponge tool saturates or desaturates the color in an area, while the Burn tool darkens, and the Dodge tool lightens....

How to Set up a Slack Workspace for Your Team Slack can be used on a computer via your web browser of choice or through a mobile app, but the setup process is complicated enough that you may want to consider using a web browser. For the purposes of these instructions, we will show you exactly how to set up your first Slack workspace from scratch. Here’s how to set up your first Slack workspace:...

How to Enable Two Step Verification in WhatsApp It only takes a few minutes to enable WhatsApp 2-step verification, provided you know how, but it’s important to do so. Here’s what to do. How to Change Your WhatsApp Pin or Email Address If you want to change your WhatsApp PIN or email address, it’s easy to do so. Here’s what to do. Why Should I Use WhatsApp Two Factor Authentication? Two-factor authentication is an important method of adding an extra layer of protection to your online accounts....

Choosing an e-reader for your texts means lightening that load to less than a pound. Some e-readers will fit in your pocket. As a bonus, with your library in your pocket, you can say goodbye to the old college standby of bookshelves made from planks and cinder blocks. The cheapest iPad starts at over $300. Most top-selling e-readers are priced under $150, and you can buy a budget Kindle for $80....

Use the online locater to find a Redbox near you and use the codes or sources below to get your free movie. Visit the Redbox kiosk and enter the promo code during checkout. Redbox Promo Codes Below is a list of Redbox promo codes that will get you a free movie, all of which are valid as of November 2022. Text VALPAK, EMAIL, FREEBIE, PUSH, MOVIE, MOVIENIGHT, MOVIE TIME, or DEAL to 727272 and you’ll get back a unique code that you can use to get a free 1-night DVD rental....

The standard ABS or PLA spool will last you for quite a few 3D prints. When you look at conductive or metal-infused ABS or wood fiber-based thermoplastics, it can get more expensive. Places That Sell 3D Printing Materials New materials are continually becoming available as the needs of 3D printers and their applications expand. This list provides an excellent place to explore your options. Proto-Pasta Monoprice ABS (PLA is available, too) NinjaTex Zen Toolworks FilaFlex 3D-Printer-Filaments....

The Avatar Effect Before getting into the “why it all failed,” it’s important to know why it even started. It’s something the “Avatar Effect”. Although 3D movie viewing goes back decades, the release of James Cameron’s Avatar in 2009 was a game-changer. With its worldwide 3D success, movie studios not only started pumping out a steady stream of 3D movies into movie theaters but TV makers, beginning with Panasonic and LG, made 3D available for home viewing with the introduction of 3D TV....